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Devon Conway, Mitch Hay, Jimmy Neesham, and Tim Robinson have been added to New Zealand’s T20I squad in Harare ahead of the upcoming Tri-Series against Zimbabwe and South Africa, New Zealand Cricket confirmed on Sunday. The additions come as several Kiwi players remain tied up with franchise duties in the USA. Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, and Rachin Ravindra are all part of the Major League Cricket (MLC) final, where the Washington Freedom take on MI New York on Monday. Conway comes in as a direct replacement for the injured Finn Allen, who was ruled out of the entire…

A day after scripting history by leading Italy to their maiden ICC Men’s T20 World Cup qualification, skipper Joe Burns has acknowledged the significance of the moment — and is now setting his sights even higher. With the tournament set to be held in India and Sri Lanka next year, Burns wants his team to aim for nothing less than lifting the trophy. In a landmark achievement, Italy secured their place in their first-ever major ICC event despite losing their final match to the Netherlands. Thanks to a superior net run rate, they joined the Dutch side as one of…

New Zealand’s star batter Kane Williamson has hailed Virat Kohli as the finest all-format cricketer the game has seen in the past 15 years. Kohli, who debuted in 2008, has amassed an incredible 82 international centuries — comprising 30 in Tests, 51 in ODIs, and one in T20Is. A relentless run-machine, he retired from Tests and T20Is with impressive averages of 46.85 and 48.7 respectively. In ODIs, he continues to thrive, averaging a remarkable 57.88 with over 14,000 runs to his name. “Virat is probably the greatest all-format player we’ve seen in the last 15 years,” Williamson told Sky Sports.…

Cricket Australia (CA) have named dynamic top-order batter Jake Fraser-McGurk and pacer Xavier Bartlett in their squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against the West Indies, beginning on July 20 in Kingston, Jamaica. The pair come in as replacements for fast bowlers Josh Hazlewood and Spencer Johnson. Hazlewood will return home following his involvement in four back-to-back Test matches, as he gears up for next month’s white-ball series against South Africa. Johnson, meanwhile, continues to recover from a back injury sustained during the Indian Premier League (IPL). Australia will also be without key players Pat Cummins, Travis Head, and…

Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson has shed light on the immediate T20I future of star players Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi, both of whom were omitted from the upcoming series against Bangladesh. Addressing the media during Pakistan’s white-ball training camp in Karachi on Thursday, Hesson offered clarity on Babar’s current position in the team setup, confirming that the right-hander is vying for a place at the top of the order. “Babar is in contention for an opening spot at the moment. Right now, we have Fakhar (Zaman) and Saim (Ayub) occupying those roles, so he’s competing for one of…

England were handed an injury concern on the opening day of the Lord’s Test as captain Ben Stokes appeared to pick up a groin issue after what seemed a routine leave. His deputy, Ollie Pope, couldn’t confirm the extent of the injury but remained optimistic about Stokes’ chances of continuing in the match. The England skipper looked in discomfort towards the close of play, particularly while batting on 39 not out. He received on-field treatment and was visibly struggling to run between the wickets. In fact, he declined a second run in the final over of the day which would…

In a moment that will be etched into cricketing folklore, Ireland all-rounder Curtis Campher made history on Thursday by becoming the first male cricketer — and only the second ever in the professional game — to claim five wickets in five consecutive deliveries. This remarkable feat was achieved during an Inter-Provincial T20 Trophy clash in Ireland, where Campher led Munster Reds against the North-West Warriors. The all-rounder produced a fiery spell of 5 for 16 in 2.3 overs, single-handedly dismantling the Warriors’ batting order. Chasing 189, the Warriors collapsed from 87 for 5 to 88 all out, courtesy of Campher’s…

Zimbabwe Cricket has announced a 16-player squad for the upcoming T20I tri-series, which will feature matches against South Africa and New Zealand. Veteran all-rounder Sikandar Raza will captain the side in what promises to be a challenging assignment on home turf. The squad includes three uncapped players—Tafadzwa Tsiga (wicketkeeper-batter), Vincent Masekesa (leg-spinner), and Newman Nyamhuri (left-arm pacer), all of whom will be eager to make their international debuts. The bowling department is strengthened by the return of experienced left-arm seamer Richard Ngarava, who has recovered from a back injury. He will be joined by fellow pacer Blessing Muzarabani to form…

After their remarkable win over Scotland, Italy captain Joe Burns believes his emotionally charged squad understands just how close they are to sealing a historic spot at the 2026 T20 World Cup, with just one more hurdle left—a final group-stage clash against the Netherlands. A splendid all-round display from Harry Manenti helped Italy pull off a memorable 12-run win over Scotland, significantly boosting their chances of reaching the global tournament, set to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka next year. A win over the Netherlands on Friday will guarantee Italy a direct qualification. Even in the case of a…

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has made a solitary change to the playing XI for the third Test against India at Lord’s, starting Thursday. Jofra Archer, the express pacer from Sussex, comes into the side in place of Josh Tongue. Archer was part of the squad for the second Test but did not make the final XI at Edgbaston. However, following India’s commanding batting display on a flat surface, the selectors have opted to bring Archer in for the all-important Lord’s encounter. Despite being England’s leading wicket-taker in the series so far, Tongue has been left out to…